I love magic shell ice cream topping. I don't love the ingredient list, so after reading what was actually in it, I decided that I could easily make my own magic shell topping. So I grabbed a few peanut butter cups and melted them with a little coconut oil, and was very pleased with the results. The experiment actually succeeded and had me rubbing my hands together - like an evil villain - anticipating all of the frozen concoctions that could be smothered in this chocolate-peanut butter goodness.

I went with an ice cream pie made with classic vanilla ice cream, and dressed it up with an oreo-pretzel crust, the peanut butter chocolate shell, and peanut butter cup halves. The crust was a complete accident, I had originally bought a pre-made oreo crust (I was being lazy), and in all my graceful glory, I dropped it in the sink. Watching my time-saver crust laying in sad, broken pieces, I realized I would have to start from scratch. So I crushed some oreo's, and at the last second threw in some crushed pretzels, and made a choco-pretzel fusion. It turned out really good, and will be something I will definitely try again.

For the Crust: In a large bowl, combine the crushed oreo cookie crumbs, crushed pretzels, brown sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well combined. Press the crumbs into the bottom and sides an 8-inch pie dish, then bake at 350F for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely.

For the Peanut Butter Shell Topping: In a small microwaveable bowl, place the peanut butter cups and the coconut oil. Microwave on low in 10 second intervals, stirring in between, until the peanut butter cups and oil have melted. Stir to remove any lumps. Set aside.

For the Ice Cream: Combine the cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla, then pour into an electric ice cream maker. Make according to manufacturers instructions. When then pie shell has cooled, spread half of the ice cream into the pie shell. Use a spoon to gently spread the ice cream until the bottom of the pie shell is covered.

Spread the remaining ice cream onto the peanut butter topping, using a spoon to spread evenly. Drizzle the remaining peanut butter shell topping over the ice cream. Cut additional peanut butter cups in half, and place them around the edges of the pie.

I really like your blog, your passion for food and your willingness to learn. I still can't wait and am eager to learn new stuff after 26 years of cooking for a living. Its a way of life for me. Keep at it, the journey is amazing...Michael

There is not one thing about this pie that doesn't sound amazing - especially the crust! I love peanut butter desserts...I should make this for our next family gathering otherwise I would probably eat the whole thing. haha

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